You've done the Sigg water bottle thing, gifted your fair share of reusable bags, and hemp products don't go over well with your friends. Don't worry--there are plenty of eco-friendly gift options out there for holiday giving. And you don't have to go far for them either.
Meat CSA share from Cedar Valley Farm
$255 for 3 months
If you've got a foodie in your life, give a gift of farm-raised meat
and eggs, shares of which are delivered monthly or bi-monthly to spots
around Chicago. Then invite yourself over to dinner.
Soaps, body butters and bath salts
Prices vary at Abbey Brown Soap Artisan & Gift Shoppe, 1162 W. Grand Ave., 312-738-2290
Been there, done that with gifting body products? Trust me, Abbey
Brown's products are on another level. The olive oil soaps are
especially amazing, made with olive oil, plant oils, fresh herbs--but
no chemicals. Plus, all products are made in-house.
Contigo Autoseal Stainless Steel Mug
$20 at Whole Foods, Walgreens, Costco
Lighten your coffee-lover's carbon footprint with this travel mug,
which is spill- and leak-proof and can keep beverages hot for 4 hours
and cold for 12 hours.
Organic Cotton Onesie
$18 at Greenheart Shop
Babies can be green too! This adorable onesie--a fair trade product made in India--is feel-good in more ways than one.
Charitable donation
Know someone that seemingly has everything? Give a gift of their name
to an organization that could use the help. I'm a big fan of the World
Wildlife Fun and The Nature Conservancy.
"Farmer John's Cookbook"
$29.95 at Grasshopper 510, 1944 N. Damen Ave., 773-292-0510
Cookbooks don't get more local than this. Written by John Peterson and
Angelic Organics, the book is filled with recipes from one of Chicago's
most popular CSAs. And it's printed on recycled paper.
Etched bracelet
$15 at The Fair Trader, 1623 E. 55th St., 773-966-5269
This Hyde Park store carries everything from art to home decor and
linens--and features fair trade suppliers. The wide bracelet is one of
many gorgeous gift ideas.
Anything from EtsyIf you've never checked out this site, be prepared to dedicate at least an hour here. Etsy is a place for smaller sellers featuring handmade, homemade products, as well as many vintage items. And, if you're the crafty sort, you can make your own store there too.
"EcoBeauty: Scrubs, Rubs, Masks, and Bath Bombs for You and Your Friends"
$13.57 at amazon.com
Yes, this book would make a fantastic gift. But, even better, it would
be a great addition to your own bookshelf. The DIY beauty products are
simple and make practical, homemade presents for everyone you know.
Monthly Organic Wine Club$49.99/month+s/h and taxes for 3 bottles
Three bottles of wine delivered to your door every month? What more is there to say?
The gift of you!
You don't need to put something in gift wrap. Rather than adding more
stuff to a friends' junk collection, why not take them out to dinner or
plan a fun event? It's personal, practical and eco-friendly!
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